Words - People are Like Sheep
Apr 28, 2020 19:59:54 #
CaliforniaDreamer wrote:
Don't understand, what is wrong with naming a dog pat?
nothing is wrong.just uninspired!
Apr 28, 2020 20:46:14 #
Longshadow wrote:
I like the ellipsis (What's plural???), it's like a pause longer than a comma,
or very long...
or very long...
...ellipses...way back when I was actually studying the language from a journalism standpoint, I started using the ellipsis just as you describe...and it was instinctive. Only one of my instructors made it an issue, but it was minor "...please, don't overuse!" (which, the way I used it just now *is* proper; it literally means something's left out.) so I went on my merry way to write record reviews for the student paper at my U. I was in heaven and they left me alone. Heh, but I find myself trying to break the habit at times...and fail overall. I think it's a good punctuation, but not when there are eighteen periods in a row. ;0)
Apr 28, 2020 20:48:25 #
CaliforniaDreamer wrote:
Man, like what are you like trying to say?
Dangit!
It's, "Man, like, what are you, like, trying to say?"
Commas, dangit, commas!
Apr 28, 2020 22:05:35 #
chasgroh wrote:
...ellipses...way back when I was actually studyin... (show quote)
That would be a REALLY long pause.
Apr 28, 2020 22:09:41 #
Najataagihe wrote:
Dangit!
It's, "Man, like, what are you, like, trying to say?"
Commas, dangit, commas!
It's, "Man, like, what are you, like, trying to say?"
Commas, dangit, commas!
Apr 29, 2020 00:18:34 #
You'd think none of today's journalists ever passed 9th grade English -- or could pass it. None of them understand how to use the words effect (n), affect (v), or effect (v) as in "to effect a change." So they use the i-word, which should only be used for (a) things hitting other things, or conditions where one tooth is growing improperly against another.
Apr 29, 2020 05:20:07 #
How are you?
I'm good
I didn't ask you if you were good or bad, I asked how you were, for which the correct answer should be "I'm well/fine thank you". Presumably your parents or children will know if you're good or bad.
I'm good
I didn't ask you if you were good or bad, I asked how you were, for which the correct answer should be "I'm well/fine thank you". Presumably your parents or children will know if you're good or bad.
Apr 29, 2020 06:07:51 #
Apr 29, 2020 06:51:58 #
Bazbo wrote:
I would like to thank you for this.
When I hear that phrase I still wait for the explanation of why the “thank you” will not be forthcoming☹️
Apr 29, 2020 06:54:48 #
CaliforniaDreamer wrote:
What drives me nuts is the word "at" at the end of a sentence. As an example "Where are you at?" Also it bothers me a bit when sentences end in a proposition. However that one is hard not to do!!
I’m ok with the preposition usage but “at” is like nails on the blackboard😡😡😡
Apr 29, 2020 06:55:37 #
I worked with a guy who when something was broken he would say it needs repaired, I would interject (to be).
Apr 29, 2020 06:56:46 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I'm going inside and continue working on my mask n... (show quote)
Like “pre-boarding” an airplane😊
Apr 29, 2020 07:09:22 #
When I say “I’m going to need you to get out of the car”, I’m assessing how cooperative you are going to be by giving you the opportunity to be a willing participant in fulfillIng my need. It sets a different tone to our interaction, as opposed to my saying “Get out of the car” which implies a potential escalation of force if you refuse to comply.
Apr 29, 2020 07:23:45 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I'm going inside and continue working on my mask n... (show quote)
You mean "People is like sheep," don't you? :-)
Apr 29, 2020 07:26:08 #
joehel2 wrote:
When I say “I’m going to need you to get out of the car”, I’m assessing how cooperative you are going to be by giving you the opportunity to be a willing participant in fulfillIng my need. It sets a different tone to our interaction, as opposed to my saying “Get out of the car” which implies a potential escalation of force if you refuse to comply.
I guess this would be the appropriate phrase for parents to use on arrival at school with a reluctant child. Either that or a police officer addressing a suspect outside the police station. Other than these, I can’t think of situations where this phrase would apply.😊
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